What is Counselling?

Counselling is a mutual, collaborative process that involves discussing and working on identified issues and goals with the counsellor. It aims to provide clients with the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings, gain clarity on their issues and receive support while working to improve their situation.

When to seek a SAMH Counsellor?

When one is:

Having difficulties in his/her daily life

Feeling stressed out, troubled and confused

Having difficulties sleeping

Recovering from mental illness

Seeking to better support loved ones with mental illness

Our Counsellors

Your concerns and questions will be addressed in a focused and timely manner by experienced mental health professionals with Master Degree in Psychology and/or Counselling.

Client-Counsellor Relationship

In order to support the clients and maintain the therapeutic relationship, counsellors are prohibited by counselling ethics to engage in dual, non-professional relationships with clients, eg, friendships or romantic relationships. As such, your counsellor is unable to meet you socially or contact you for personal favors.

Individual Counselling

Family Counselling

Fees

Clients seeking counselling should call the toll-free helpline to arrange for an appointment with a counsellor. When necessary, clients may be referred to a psychiatrist or relevant agencies in the community.

Fees

By donation only

Length and Frequency of Sessions

Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour per session. The frequency and number of sessions vary according to the nature of issues and individual goals.